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230 of Most Commonly prescribed meds
| Generic | Brand | Catergory/SE |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen | Vicodin, Lortab, Norco | Narcotic analgesic - Blurred vision; constipation; difficulty breathing; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; lightheadedness; mental/mood changes; nausea; vomiting. |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - muscle weakness, liver function |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Antibiotic - allergic reactions, GI |
| Lisinopril | Prinivil and Zestril | ACE inhibitor - angioedema, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide diuretic - dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia |
| Atenolol | Tenormin | Beta-Blocker (b1-selective) |
| Zithromax | Azithromycin | Antibiotic - allergic reaction, diarrhea, n&v |
| Furosemide | Lasix | Loop diuretic - dizziness; lightheadedness; sensitivity to sunlight |
| Alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine - can be habit forming |
| Metoprolol | Lopressor (tartate), Toprol-XL (succinate) | Antihypertensive (B-1 selective) - bradycardia, hypotension |
| Albuterol Aerosol | ProAir HFA | Beta-2 agonist |
| Amlodipine | Norvasc | Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Levothyroxine | Levoxyl, Synthroid | thyroid replacement therapy Hyperthyroidism (gravis) |
| Metformin | GLUCOPHAGE,FORTAMET(xl) | biguanide- oral antihyperglycemics monitor renal- lactic acidosis |
| Zoloft | Sertraline Hcl | ANTIDEPRESSANTS sexual dysfunction, myalgia, hypertonia, increased appetite |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram Oxalate | ANTIDEPRESSANTS insominia |
| Ibuprofen | Motrin | NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS GI upset, bleeding |
| Cephalexin | Keflex | ANTIBIOTICS: CEPHALOSPORINS 250 mg q6h |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Ambien | SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS 5-10mg anaphalaxis , withrawl |
| Prednisone | Deltasone | ADRENALS diabetes, decreased growth in peds, cushing like, NA retention, K loss, hypertesnion, osteoporosis |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Nexium | PPI |
| Triamterene/ HCTZ | DYAZIDE® | diuretic • antihypertensive |
| Propoxyphene-N/ Acetaminophen | Darvocet-N | OPIATE AGONISTS |
| Simvastatin | Zocor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS liver, myopathy |
| Montelukast Sodium | Singulair | PROPHYLAXIS/TREATMENT CHRONIC PEDIATRIC ASTHMA leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| Lansoprazole | Prevacid | PPI |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | BENZODIAZEPINES |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | REDUCTION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC EVENTS |
| Oxycodone w/Acetaminophen | Percocet | OPIATE AGONISTS , constipation, n&v |
| Amoxicillin/ Potassium Clavulanate | Augmentin | Antibiotic |
| Fluticasone Propionateand salmeterol xinafoate | Advair Diskus | anti asthma cotico and beta 2 agonist combo, uri |
| Alendronate Sodium | Fosamax | OSTEOPOROSIS, take with full glass water, in morning 30 minutes prior to eating |
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride | Effexor XR | ANTIDEPRESSANTS , no maois' |
| Warfarin | Coumadin | ANTICOAGULANTS , vit0k dependant, bleeding. dont use with asprin, normal INR 2-3 |
| Paroxetine | PAXIL | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin | BENZODIAZEPINES cns depression |
| Cetirizine | Zyrtec | ANTIHISTAMINE drowsiness |
| Protonix | Pantoprazole Sodium | PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS |
| Acetaminophen/ Codeine | Tylenol-Codeine | OPIATE AGONISTS |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim 5:1 | Bactrim, Septra (DS-double strength) 400/80, 800/160 | antibacterial combination UTI treatment, acute ottis media in chidrel acute bronchtis. Suspension and injection available |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin | ANTICONVULSANTS partial seizures dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. |
| Conjugated Estrogens | Premarin | Menopause HRT increase risk of endometiral cancer |
| Fluticasone propionate | Flonase | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY allergy |
| Trazodone HCL | Desyrel | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
| Amitriptyline | Elavil | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Levofloxacin | Levaquin | QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS |
| Tramadol | Ultram | OPIATE AGONISTS nausea, dizziness, contipation |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro Tablets | QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS |
| Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCl | Lotrel | anit-hypertensive comb |
| Ranitidine | Zantac | histamine H2-receptors antagonist |
| Fexofenadine Hcl | Allegra | ANTIHISTAMINES |
| Valsartan | Diovan | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS , ace |
| Enalapril | Vasotec | ACE angioedma, anaphalaxis |
| Diazepam | Valium Tablets | BENZODIAZEPINES |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan | ANTIFUNGAL ANTIBIOTICS |
| Lisinopril/ HCTZ | Zestoretic | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
| Potassium Chloride | Klor-Con | POTASSIUM REPLACEMENT |
| Ramipril | Altace | ACE |
| Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release | Wellbutrin XL | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex | COX-2 INHIBITOR, use in RA asnd OA, increased risk stroke, MI |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Viagra, ravatio (pulmonary hypertension) | inhibitor phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). do not use with nitrates |
| Doxycycline | Atridox (syringe), Monodox(capsule), Peristat Vibramycin | TETRACYCLINES photsenitivy, not for actively growing bones/teeth |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | blcoks cholesterol absorbtion , gi upset |
| Rosiglitazone Maleate | Avandia | Type II diabetes, increasing insulin sensitivity |
| Lovastatin | Mevacor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
| Carisoprodol | Soma | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
| Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol | Yasmin 28 | CONTRACEPTIVES increased throbolitic events, don't smoke |
| Allopurinol | Zyloprim Tablets | Gout,REDUCTION OF URIC ACID, can increase gout attacks |
| Clonidine | Catapres | Hypotensive, alpha-agonist , dry-mouth constipation |
| Methylprednisolone | Depo Medrol | cotico |
| Pioglitazone hydrochloride | Actos | type II antidiabetic increase insulin sensitivity |
| Pravachol | Pravastatin Sodium | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
| Risedronate Sodium | Actonel | OSTEOPOROSIS take 30 minutes before eating first thing in morning with water |
| Norelgestromin / Ethinyl Estradiol | Ortho Evra | contraceptive patch 1 for forst 3 weeks |
| Citalopram Hydrobromide | Celexa | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Verapamil SR | Verelan PM, Isoptin,Covera-HS | CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, non-dhp |
| Isosorbide | Isordil, Tiradose | Vasodialtor |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Penicillin VK | ANTIBIOTICS: PENICILLINS |
| Glyburide | Micronase , Diebeta, Glynase Pres-Tab | SULFONYLUREAS |
| Amphetamine Mixed Salts | Adderall XR | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS |
| Mometasone Furoate | Nasonex | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS nasla |
| Folic Acid | Folvite | VITAMIN B COMPLEX |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Seroquel | ANTIPSYCHOTICS |
| Losartan Potassium | Cozaar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, ARB |
| Fenofibrate | Tricor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
| Carvedilol | Coreg | CARDIAC DRUGS, non selective beta and a1-blocking activity |
| Methylphenidate (Ex-R Tablets | Concerta | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRAL STIMULANTS |
| Vytorin | Ezetimibe & Simvastatin | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
| Insulin Glargine | Lantus | NSULINS long-acting insulin |
| Promethazine | Phenergan | ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS |
| Meloxicam | Mobic | NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS |
| Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | Flomax | BPH antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Crestor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
| Temazepam | Restoril | BENZODIAZEPINES |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI |
| Omnicef | Cefdinir | CEPHALOSPORINS |
| Albuterol Nebulizer Sol. | Ventolin Nebules | Beta-2 agonist |
| Risperidone | Risperdal | TRANQUILIZERS/antipsychotic |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | Aciphex | PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR) |
| Digoxin | Digitek, Lanoxin | CARDIAC DRUGS 0.5-1 ng/ml level,for HF, 0.125mg usual dose |
| Spironolactone | Aldactone | POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS |
| Valacyclovir Hydrochloride | Valtrex | ANTIVIRALS |
| Latanoprost | Xalatan | GLAUCOMA THERAPY |
| Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide | Hyzaar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS combo |
| Quinapril | Accupril | ACE |
| Clindamycin | Cleocin HCL | ANTIBIOTICS |
| Metronidazole Tabs | Flagyl | antibacterial Good for anerobes |
| Triamcinlnolone | Nasacort AQ | allery nasal |
| Topiramate | Topamax | ANTICONVULSANTS partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures |
| Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate | Combivent | Bronchodilator Aerosol for asthma, anticholinergic bronchodilator/ beta 2 agonist |
| Lotensin | Benazepril | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ace |
| Gemfibrozil | Lopid | LIPOTROPIC AGENTS fibrate |
| Irbesartan | Avapro | ANTIHYPERTENSIVES ARB |
| Glimepiride | Amaryl | ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS Sulfonurea secretory agent |
| Estradiol | Estrace | Estrogen HRT |
| Hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS |
| Metoclopramide | Reglan | antiemetic |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Cardura | Hypotensive agent inhibitor of the alpha1 |
| Glipizide | Glucotrol | SULFONYLUREAS |
| Diclofenac | Voltaren | Nsaid |
| Raloxifene | Evista | Osterporosis Serm thrombosis |
| tolterodine tartrate | Detrol LA | URINARY ANTISPASMODIC muscarinic receptor antagonist |
| Meclizine | Antivert | ANTIEMETICS |
| Glyburide/ Metformin | Glucovance | ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS |
| Atomoxetine HCl | Strattera | TREATMENT OF ADHD |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Cymbalta | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid | URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES |
| Promethazine/ Codeine | Phenergan-Cod | Antitussive, antihistamine |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | Benicar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ARB |
| Mirtazapine | Remeron | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Bisoprolol/HCTZ | Ziac | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
| Desloratadine | Clarinex | ANTIHISTAMINES |
| Minocycline | Minocin (tablets and injection) | TETRACYCLINES |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | Imitrex | MIGRAINE triptan can cause cardia events, hypertension |
| Nabumetone | Relafen | Nsaid |
| Olanzapine | Zyprexa | ANTIPSYCHOTICS |
| Lamotrigine | Lamictal | ANTICONVULSANTS, bb sjs |
| polyethylene glycol 3350 | Glycolax, Miralax | Hyperosmotic Laxative |
| Acyclovir | Zovirax | anitviral for herpes |
| Propranolol | Inderal | caridac, non-selective beta blocker |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Nasacort AQ | corticosteroid anti-allergy spray |
| Donepezil Hydrochloride | Aricept | alzheimers inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, |
| Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine | Fioricet | ANALGESICS |
| Niacin | Niaspan | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS, triglycerdes flushing |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax | ANTIBIOTICS: Macrolide |
| Valproic Acid | Depakote | mood-stabilize, anti-epileptic, antimigrain hepatotoxic |
| Buspirone | Buspar | ANXIOLYTICS- SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS |
| Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol | Tri-Sprintec, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, ortho-try cyclen lo, trinessa | occ |
| Methotrexate | Trexall | ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS nephropathy |
| Oxycodone | OxyContin, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Roxicodone, ETH- Oxydose | Analgesic opiate naive 10mg q12hr, somnolence, n&v, constipation, miosis (pinpoint) |
| Budesonide | Rhinocort Aqua | Corticosteroid, nasal spray |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide | Benicar HCT | ARB and HCT |
| Terazosin | Hytrin | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, BPH alpha-1-selective blocker |
| Metaxalone | Skelaxin | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS, cns depression |
| Clotrimazole/ Betamethasone | Lotrisone | ANTIFUNGALS topical cream for tinea |
| Tadalafil | Cialis | ED PDE5 inhibitor, not with nitrates |
| Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Avalide | ARb and HCTZ |
| Fexofenadine | Allegra | ANTIHISTAMINES |
| Benzonatate | Tessalon | ANTITUSSIVES |
| Olopatadine | Patanol | TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS opthamalic |
| Quinine Sulfate | Quinine | ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS |
| diltiazem | CartiaXT | CCB non-dhp (AV nodal blocking properties (verapamil>diltiazem) that prevent any reflex tachycardia) |
| Insulin Lispro | Humalog | insulin rapid-acting |
| ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel | Alesse, Aviane, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Triphasil-28, Trivora | occ |
| Amphetamine Mixed Salts | Adderall | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS |
| Famotidine | Pepcid Tablets | H2 antagoist, gi |
| Nifedipine ER | Procardia | CCB, dhp |
| Nortriptyline | Pamelor | tricyclic antidepressants |
| Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine | Tussionex | ANTITUSSIVES-EXPECTS. & MUCYOLYTIC AGENTS |
| Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets | Nitroquick, Nitrostat | Nitro |
| Phenytoin | Dilantin | Antiepileptic 10-20 mcg/mL nystagmus, ataxia |
| Acetaminophen/Oxycodone | Endocet, Percocet | analgesic combo |
| Etodolac | Lodine | Nsaid |
| Atenolol/ Chlorthalidone | Tenoretic | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
| Phentermine | Fastin | APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS |
| Tramadol/ Acetaminophen | Ultracet | analgesic |
| Tizanidine | Zanaflex | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
| methadone | Dolophine | narcotic long acting |
| Morphine | MS Contin, Morphine Sulfate | MS Contin- sheduled, Morphine Sulfate prn |
| Diclofenac and Misoprostol | Arthrotec | Nsaid |
| Suldinac | Clinoril | nsaid |
| Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Alleve | nsaid |
| Doxepin | Sinequan | Antiderpessant, tri cyclic |
| Aripiprazole | Abilify | Antipsychotic, atypical |
| Clozapine | Clozaril | Antipsychotic, atypical |
| Lithium | Lithonate, Lithobid | Mood Stabilizer, desired level 0.6-1.2 mEQ/L |
| Trimox® (amoxicillin capsules), Biaxin® (clarithromycin tablets), and Prevacid® (lansoprazole capsules) | Prevpac | H pylori |
| Sitagliptin | Januvia | Antidebetic Agent, Dipeptidul Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor, increases GLP-1,lowers glucose production in liver, and increases insulin release |
| Tiotroprium | Spiriva (Hanihaler) | COPD anticholinergic qd |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Alphagan | GLAUCOMA |
| Azelastine Hydrochloride | Astelin | ANTIHISTAMINES nasal |
| Mupirocin | Bactroban | ANTIBIOTICS topical |
| Tobramycin and Dexamethasone | Tobradex | ANTIBIOTICS Ocular |
| Moxifloxacin | Vigamox | Antibiotic ocular |
| Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate | Cosopt | Glaucoma |
| Travapost | Travatan | Glaucoma |
| Hydrocortisone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B | Cortisporin | Antibiotic topical |
| Clindamycin & Benzoyl Peroxide | BenzaClin | Acne, topical |
| Zafirlukast | Accolate | RESPIRATORY:LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONIST |
| Ipratropium Bromide | Atrovent | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS |
| Albuterol Inhalation | Proventil | SYMPATHOMIMETIC (ADRENERGIC) AGENTS beta 2 agonist |
| Budesonide | Pulmicort | CORTICOSTEROIDS (inhalation for allergy) |
| Salmeterol Xinafoate | Serevent Diskus | Beta 2 agonist long acting |
| Levalbuterol | Xopenex | ASTHMA R-enantiomer of albuterol |
| Theophylline | Theodur, Slo-Phyllin | RESPIRATORY SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANTS level 5-15 mcg/ml |
| Telithromycin | Ketek | Antibiotic, macrolide |
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Antiviral |
| Ketoconazole | Nizoral | Antifungal |
| Trileptal | Oxcarbazepine | Antiepileptic |
| Carbamazepam | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant |
| Pramipexole | Mirapex | RLS restless leg syndrome. Aniparkinson Dopamine agonist. |
| Ondansetron | Zofran | ANTIEMETICS, selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist |
| Dicyclomine | Bentyl | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS irratable bowl |
| Sulfasalazine | Azulfidine | SULFONAMIDES ulcerative colites, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Mesalamine | Canasa (supp) Asacol (tab) | ANTIINFLAMATORY AGENTS Ulcertive colitis |
| Hyoscyamine | Levsin | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS Irritable bowel |
| Diphenoxylate & Atropine | Lomotil | ANTIDIARRHEA AGENTS |
| Finasteride | Proscar | Prosate 5-alpha reductase inhibitor can shrink prostate |
| Cefprozil | Cefzil | Cephalosporin, 2nd gen, can use if Omnicef not well tolerated |